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An analysis of the 2017 state assessments used to measure 3rd grade reading comprehension, revealed that performance among charter students is outpacing the performance of their counterparts in the School District of Philadelphia (SDP), according to Philadelphia Charters for Excellence (PCE). Based on data collected by the Pennsylvania Department of Education, 50 percent of Philadelphia’s…

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Hugo’s Frog Bar & Chop House’s romantic meal is available Feb. 9-18   Spend Valentine’s Day with someone special during a delicious four-course meal for two at Hugo’s Frog Bar & Chop House. In addition to offering this menu on Wednesday, Feb. 14, the week-long special runs from Friday, Feb. 9 to Friday, Feb. 18…

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Councilwoman Blondell Reynolds Brown in partnership with The Amazing Young Women’s Edition of the The National Youth Foundation will host the first ever Girls Rally on Saturday, March 3, 2018 at 11:00AM, City Hall Courtyard. This unprecedented event, entitled “Born to Make HERstory!”, will recognize six distinguished women who have made phenomenal advances in their…

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ABOVE PHOTO:  Pictured from left to right are Alexander Agee II, Preferred Meals VP of Sales Western Region & Urban Business Development, Philadelphia City Councilwoman Jannie L. Blackwell (D- 3rd District), Kimberly Parker, Preferred Meals Resident District Manager, Philadelphia City Councilwoman Cindy Bass (D- 8th District), Philadelphia City Councilwoman Helen Gym (D- At-Large) and Philadelphia…

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ABOVE PHOTO:  Laurin Talese  (Amanda Irey Photography) By Kharisma McIlwaine The name Laurin Talese is a familiar one in Philadelphia’s jazz scene. The Cleveland native has been immersed in Philadelphia’s world-renowned music scene since her arrival in 2000. Talese was frequently featured among the performers at the legendary Five Spot and participated in “Black Lily,”…

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???? Shutterstock PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Philadelphia’s first Super Bowl parade provided catharsis Thursday for hundreds of thousands of Eagles fans, deliriously joyful after decades without a title and relishing the national spotlight on a team that few outside the city thought could win it all. Fans clad in Eagles green jammed the streets from dawn…

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ABOVE PHOTO:  Fashion designer Christine Phillips, (3rd from the right) takes a photo with some of the models who participated in Ms. Phillips’ 19th Annual Fashion Fundraiser.  (Photo: Robert Mendelsohn) By Leah Fletcher Fashion designer Christine Phillips’ 19th Annual 2018 Fashion Show and fundraiser was a brilliant night of fashion, food and fun, while supporting…

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Photo: SEPTA Facebook page SEPTA has sold out of all of its 50,000 day passes for Regional Rail ahead of Thursday’s Eagles Super Bowl parade in Philadelphia. For those who were lucky enough to get purchase a pass, SEPTA says it does not guarantee a ride if trains are full to capacity. However, the  pass…

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The U.S. Postal services is issuing a Forever Stamp in honor of children’s television icon Mister Rogers. There ceremony will take place in Pittsburgh, PA March 23 at 11 a.m. at WQED’s Fred Rogers Studio, 4802 5th Ave. The event will be livestreamed at facebook.com/usps Fred Rogers (1928–2003) was known as a beloved television neighbor…

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PHILADELPHIA – The City of Philadelphia is proud to honor the 2018 Super Bowl Champion Philadelphia Eagles with a parade this Thursday, February 8, starting at 11am, along a route that will stretch from the Lincoln Financial Field stadium complex to the steps of the Philadelphia Art Museum. The Philadelphia Eagles Super Bowl Parade will step…

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